Need Advice on buying board/bindings!

Posted: 15 December 2010 06:21 AM

hey guys, ive been riding casually for about two years now, so i always rented boards. However im ready to make that awesome leap and buy a board. im not an expert by any means, but i want a good quality board with some freestyle aspects. also i have had a hard time determining quality bindings. so if you could help out and give some examples of some binding and board combos for around $450 that would be sweet. or even just the best companies for around that price range!  i know that its not alot of money to work with, but im still growing so i dont want to go all out. thanks!

Posted: 16 December 2010 09:52 AM

Hi Shockness,

Check out our Board Selecta! and put in the following instructions:

Park and Freeride terrain types
Directional Twin shape
Medium Cost

You’ll get a lot of options here that will fit the bill. If any catch your eye and you want some help determining what would be a good fit, just post the boards you like on this thread and I’ll get back to you.

Rich

Posted: 16 December 2010 07:54 PM

ok well i found two boards that i liked.

http://www.snowboard-review.com/snowboard_reviews/review/deuce/

and

http://www.snowboard-review.com/snowboard_reviews/review/babble/

the other problem i seem to be having is deciding on a good size. im about 5’7 - 5’8, 150 lbs. in previous years ive used 147 cm, but ive grown maybe an inch since then. what size would you suggest to be the best?

Posted: 16 December 2010 09:37 PM

Ok, I’d say you’ve been riding a board at least 7cm too short for you. With your weight and height for all mountain riding I’d say you should be looking at something in the region of a 155cm deck.

You picked out the Deuce… do you have big feet?

Also, you mentioned that you’re looking to progress your freestyle, have you thought about trying something with a bit of rocker?

Posted: 18 December 2010 08:14 PM

whoa thats a good size difference off!

and not really, i usually get size 9 boots.

and no i had not really thought about it!